Madonna of the Sea
Painting
Early Renaissance
1477
Renaissance
40.0 x 28.0 cm
Galleria dell'Accademia
Sandro Botticelli (1445 – 1510)
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Galleria dell'Accademia (Florence, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Madonna of the Sea
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1477
- Original dimensions: 40.0 x 28.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Galleria dell'Accademia
- Movement: Early Renaissance
- Medium: Painting
- Corpus context: early renaissance style , religious devotion
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Florentine School
- Location: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
- Subject or theme: Madonna and Child, maternal bond
- Notable elements: Pomegranate, transparent veil, star motif
- Dimensions: 40 x 28 cm
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: c. 1477